Daniel CURRIE ex Sydney ..

WinnersOnly · Mon 07 Nov 2011 9:53am

I have read other posters mention this chap so thought I would have a look at him!

Currie won the 2nd's Comp B&F this year - he is 201cm's - 96kg's 23 year old originally from Melbourne. He would be worth a look for a late pick in the draft if we dont grab a younger ruckmen earlier.

Would be a good back up for McEvoy!

dragit · Post: # 1173533Post **dragit** » Mon 07 Nov 2011 10:19am

I don't know anything about him, but I would be concerned if Pyke is getting games in front of himâ€¦

Has anyone seen him play? Good size.

shmic_s · Post: # 1173538Post **shmic_s** » Mon 07 Nov 2011 10:24am

Could be insurance if McEvoy goes down. But would think Stanley is next in line.

If Ben is sidelined, then Kosi would prob ruck and Stanley come into the forward line IMO.

Or Watters could have his eye on a WAFL ruckman. Any of our WA Saints fans like the look of any running around?
Pelchan could have a left footed ruckman he's keen on getting.

Anyway, found this on Currie:
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/710 ... wsid=89096

thirty-seven!? · Mon 07 Nov 2011 11:14am

Currie is actually pretty decent, although funny enough, up until he was delisted he held the record of all current players to be the longest on a list without a debut â€“ 5 years! He spent his first few seasons injured and last year in the pre-season Longmire kept saying he wanted to play him as the form was there. But then Mumford, Seaby and even Pyke stepped up ahead of him. He is young, has some talent and I will admit I am one poster happy to nab him. He is also very good up forward, so not purely a ruckman, which is a real added bonus, especially for us. I would be more than happy to see him a Saint next year, even if he is added insurance. He is certainly talented, but just hasnâ€™t had the right opportunities, which can unfortunately sometimes happen when you play such a niche position.

thirty-seven!? · Mon 07 Nov 2011 2:02pm

shmic_s wrote:Could be insurance if McEvoy goes down. But would think Stanley is next in line.

If Ben is sidelined, then Kosi would prob ruck and Stanley come into the forward line IMO.

Or Watters could have his eye on a WAFL ruckman. Any of our WA Saints fans like the look of any running around?
Pelchan could have a left footed ruckman he's keen on getting.

Anyway, found this on Currie:
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/710 ... wsid=89096

Ironically, Michael Rix was the best ruckman in the WAFL this year...

Con Gorozidis · Mon 07 Nov 2011 6:58pm

dragit wrote:I don't know anything about him, but I would be concerned if Pyke is getting games in front of himâ€¦

Has anyone seen him play? Good size.

good size?
201cm and 96kg sounds like a beanpole to me?

thirty-seven!? · Mon 07 Nov 2011 7:09pm

Con Gorozidis wrote:
dragit wrote:I don't know anything about him, but I would be concerned if Pyke is getting games in front of himâ€¦

Has anyone seen him play? Good size.
good size?
201cm and 96kg sounds like a beanpole to me?

Not really... Not all rucks are 200cm/100kgs...

Currie's measurements are pretty similar to King and McEvoy... Gards was about 100kg, so not a stack more, and he was a monster!

dragit · Post: # 1173725Post **dragit** » Mon 07 Nov 2011 7:11pm

Con Gorozidis wrote:
dragit wrote:I don't know anything about him, but I would be concerned if Pyke is getting games in front of himâ€¦

Has anyone seen him play? Good size.
good size?
201cm and 96kg sounds like a beanpole to me?

Well we're all gaga for Stanley who is 200 & 95â€¦ albeit probably a lot faster than this guy.

Saints94 · Post: # 1173727Post **Saints94** » Mon 07 Nov 2011 7:13pm

dragit wrote:
Con Gorozidis wrote:
dragit wrote:I don't know anything about him, but I would be concerned if Pyke is getting games in front of himâ€¦

Has anyone seen him play? Good size.
good size?
201cm and 96kg sounds like a beanpole to me?
Well we're all gaga for Stanley who is 200 & 95â€¦ albeit probably a lot faster than this guy.

Currie is pretty athletic, remember him going good against us in a nab cup match last year

jmac101 · Post: # 1173818Post **jmac101** » Tue 08 Nov 2011 12:11am

i don't know whether we want anything to do with sydney rejects...they seem to have a pretty good eye for talent up here.

mad saint guy · Tue 08 Nov 2011 1:10am

Would be happy to nab Currie as a backup ruck. Probably the best option of the discards. He and Dowler would give us a bit of insurance in the tall stocks while still having potential for major improvement.

Dr Spaceman · Tue 08 Nov 2011 6:23am

thirty-seven!? wrote:Currie is actually pretty decent, although funny enough, up until he was delisted he held the record of all current players to be the longest on a list without a debut â€“ 5 years! He spent his first few seasons injured and last year in the pre-season Longmire kept saying he wanted to play him as the form was there. But then Mumford, Seaby and even Pyke stepped up ahead of him. He is young, has some talent and I will admit I am one poster happy to nab him. He is also very good up forward, so not purely a ruckman, which is a real added bonus, especially for us. I would be more than happy to see him a Saint next year, even if he is added insurance. He is certainly talented, but just hasnâ€™t had the right opportunities, which can unfortunately sometimes happen when you play such a niche position.

Where would you rate him on a scale of one to Adam Pattison?

Hurricane · Post: # 1173843Post **Hurricane** » Tue 08 Nov 2011 7:59am

After several years on a AFL list with development in him he might be a better option than a raw 18 year old in the draft.

If he goes well I would be all for picking him up as back up to Benny Mac. Lets face it we are pretty thin in the ruck stocks and I dont think Kosi is the answer. Stanley is still there obviously but any back up we can get would be handy.

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